Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre

Description

Who we are
The Perley and Rideau Veterans Health Centre is a home for the elderly known for innovation and leadership in geriatrics specialization in dementia programming and exceptional Volunteer Recreation and Creative Arts services Opened in 1995 the Perley Rideau is home to 450 residents 250 of whom are veterans The Perley Rideau offers longterm shortterm respite and convalescent care

Mission
Our staff and volunteers work with our partners and families to provide excellent longterm and dementia care for our veteran and community residents and we provide a range of services to help seniors stay in our community longer

Vision
An Advanced Health Centre for Seniors which will be a valued sustainable centre for quality care serving the elderly and their families Building on our traditional expertise in Long Term Care we will expand the programs and services offered along the continuum of care in order to meet the evolving needs of the seniors community to enhance residents quality of life and to support quotaging at homequot We see the Perley Rideau as a leader in the treatment of dementia offering opportunities for the training and development of health care professionals and workers In time this should present present opportunities to engage in selective applied research in dementia related areas In adapting to the demands of a changing health care environment we will seek innovative solutions while honouring our Veterans and the community we serve

Core Values
ResidentFocused Care We believe everything we do is for the wellbeing of residents We recognize and respect their individual needs which are reflected in their plan of care

Quality CareExcellence We believe we must provide the highestquality care practicable Caring staff pursue excellence and continuing improvement

Unique Responsibility We are committed to fulfilling our unique esponsibility of caring for both veteran and community residents

Environment We are committed to providing a safe comfortable and friendly environment in which to live and work

Teamwork We believe that teamwork and a spirit of cooperation are vital to achieve our common goals

Communication We believe that ongoing and open communication is essential

Trust We believe that trust integrity and fairness are essential to quality care

Respect We believe in and respect the uniqueness diversity and dignity of each person We treat each other with honesty and compassion

Conflict Resolution We believe that we have the right to express and the duty to hear different points of view in a way that respects individual dignity and selfesteem

Recognition We believe that personal recognition fosters a spirit of pride selfesteem and dignity Each individuals contributions are valued acknowledged and rewarded and

Responsibility and Accountability We believe that we are all responsible for the efficient and effective use of time and resources We are accountable to each other and are responsible for living our Core Values